I love risotto, but I just don't have the time to make it. To make risotto, you add hot broth to short-grain Arborio rice and stir until it's been absorbed. Then you add more broth, and stir, and more broth, and stir, and even more broth, and stir even more. The rice turns all creamy when it's done.

I don't have the time to make it, so instead I use risotto rice and cook it like regular rice. It comes out a little creamy, but not like real risotto. But still yummy!

In a large saucepan with a lid, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent and just starting to brown. Add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Add the mushrooms and red peppers and cook for 1 more minute.

Add the chicken broth and pepper. Turn the heat to high until the broth and vegetables are boiling. Add the Arborio rice and stir. Turn heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan with the lid, and cook for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.

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Thank you for hosting! I've linked up Crock Pot Barbecue Beef Brisket...but you can use any type of roast that you find on sale. Slow cooking really helps make a tough cut of meat turn out fabulous! :-)